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HVAC actuator having torque compensation

US7446494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2006
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/41127
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system are disclosed for adjusting the torque of a motor for a HVAC actuator based upon one or more operating conditions of the HVAC actuator. One illustrative HVAC actuator includes an actuated part, a motor for providing a torque to move the actuated part, a detector for detecting an operating condition in or around the HVAC actuator, and a controller for adjusting the torque in accordance with the detected operating condition.

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